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J.K. Rowling has not posted on social media since reportedly being named in a cyberbullying lawsuit.
DELETE YOUR TWEETS

Why J.K. Rowling Has Gone Silent on Social Media

A report suggests the reason for the author’s absence from social media is connected with her being named in a cyberbullying lawsuit brought by Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.

David Gardner

Jordan Chiles competes in the floor exercise of the gymnastics event finals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.
NOT SO FAST

U.S. Gymnast Forced to Return Her Medal After Shock Ruling

On Saturday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the score bump that moved Jordan Chiles from fifth place to third place in floor.

Lily Mae Lazarus

Celebrations as Salt Lake City is officially awarded the rights to host the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games—with an incredible catch relating to WADA.
NO MEDDLING!

Salt Lake City Gets 2034 Winter Olympics—With a Huge Catch

A specific new clause was added to the hosting agreement amid criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Kamila Valieva walks during a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
ICED OUT

Scandal That Rocked Olympics Ends in Ban for Russian Skater

The decision means Russia will be stripped of the gold medal in figure skating’s team event at the Beijing Olympics.

Josh Fiallo

Olympic rings.
RUN THE RACE

IOC Warns Countries About Banning Athletes Over Politics

“We have witnessed more and more government restrictions being placed on athletes’ access to international sporting competitions,” IOC member Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović said.

Corbin Bolies

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GOLD AND BLUE

Ukrainian Paralympian Pulls Out After Russians Capture Dad

Proud Ukraine is No. 2 on the medal table at the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, but for one biathlete the news from home was too much to take.

Philippe Naughton

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FOR NOW

Russians Get Go-Ahead to Compete as Neutrals at Paralympics

They’ll have to compete under a neutral flag and their medals won’t be added to the table.

Jamie Ross

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UNDER PRESSURE

Valieva Tumbles Out of Medals in Beijing Free Skate

The nerves finally got to the 15-year-old Russian skating sensation at the center of an Olympic doping row.

Philippe Naughton

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DOUBLE STANDARD

Sha’Carri Richardson Calls Out Kamila Valieva Drug Hypocrisy

Richardson missed the Tokyo Games after she tested positive for marijuana. Valieva, however, will be allowed to compete as her doping case is investigated.

Anna Venarchik

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WE’RE KEEPING IT

Beijing Skater’s Gold Was ‘Fairly Won,’ Russians Insist

Russian Olympic chiefs say they are taking “comprehensive measures” to ensure figure skaters keep team gold medal despite teen star’s failed drug test.

Philippe Naughton

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TARNISHED?

Russia Sensation’s Gold Put on Hold Over ‘Failed Drug Test’

The entire figure skating team could be stripped of Olympic gold because Russia’s brightest young star, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva, reportedly failed a drug test before the Games.

Philippe Naughton

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